Breaking News? | BOND 26 Update | Dissecting Barbara Broccoli's Quote

In this video I discuss the latest quote from James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and attempt to interpret the meaning behind it...As we all crave new information around Bond 26, many of us are jumping to conclusions so I thought I would weigh in with my opinion and where I see the trajectory of the franchise going.
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[@marksilgram80]

Can you remember when Bond films used to come out every two years? Goldeneye in 95, Tomorrow Never Dies in 97, The World is not Enough in 99....

[@maniaccop3403]

Good times man, and a better era

[@dahan419]

the good old days....and the fun when the next film announced in the end credits was a different title when it finally was released.

[@peterfranks6243]

Can you remember when they came out every year...

[@Paul91-]

Simpler times.

[@dahan419]

@@Paul91- No social media....no spoilers

[@garym6688]

Agree 100% The good folks at Eon are too savvy to do anything but ensure that any announcement regarding 26 will be an orchestrated EVENT, especially considering it coincides with revealing a new actor in the role. While being patient certainly is a big ask of us in the rabid fanbase, there really is nothing more that we can do in the interim.

[@flogalvez82]

The leading Bond actor is of course very important. But the Bond screenplay is what makes the best movies rise to the top.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Take your time, Barbara. This client was not happy with the last product.

[@Visqo1]

But that last product took a long time to be ready.

[@astrosquirrel5038]

I don’t even think about Bond 26 anymore. They have nothing left in the tank and don’t seem to care, which is a shame. Always appreciate your thoughts and optimism, David!

[@sandersson2813]

Agreed. Bourne out Bonded Bond and it just can't keep up. The ONLY way I think it can ever survive is going back to cold war era Bond.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

@@sandersson2813 Mission Impossible also out Bonded Bond. Both Bourne and M.I. franchises have take the best concepts of Bond and done them better.

[@sandersson2813]

@@SirHilaryManfat I know a lot of younger Bond fans and newer Bond fans liked Craig, but I think he really fucked Bond for everyone, plus his films were largely terrible.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

@@sandersson2813 Agree (to a point). I love Casino Royale and Skyfall, but if anyone asks me to recommend a good Bond movie to get into the franchise, I would never recommend either. I would generally suggest Goldfinger, TSWLM or Goldeneye, as perfect examples of what a Bond movie should be. Craig's movies have become so far removed from what made Bond movies so fun and escapist, that I just can't class them as "classic Bond" no matter how good they are.

[@LRS1988]

​@@sandersson2813 hard disagree. All but QOS were great.

[@epptri]

I think if they can get a 3-4 picture commitment, and maybe work on the movies as a continuous series, that might reinvigorate the movies without changing the formula. Really build towards a climactic trilogy conclusion instead of having to retrofit the series like they did with Craig’s era. Can’t wait to see what happens though. The speculation is fun and part of Bond fandom is waiting for the next Bond announcement! It’s only happened 5 times in 60 years.

[@markgibbins4143]

Let’s hope the writers have watched all the bond films and are fans.

[@charliespencer2448]

I agree 120% thanks David. I wonder if some of us think, “Look at the Mandalorian, coming out soon. Does this make us think could we speed this up a little ?”

[@wesjackson7437]

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I sort of feel Barbara Broccoli is killing the character of James Bond by making the character more palatable to modern audiences. I kind of want my Bond to be cold and ruthless and a bit of a womanizer and not very PC. I want my Bond to exist outside the world of HR departments and woke culture. It's supposed to be fun escapism.

[@frankb821]

Exactly right! Thank you

[@aronscott9698]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cockshield]

Critical Drinker voice: MODERN AUDIENCES!!!!

[@GhostWolf141]

100% agree.

[@henryhammond7393]

He’s been becoming less and less of a womanizer since the 80s, but I gotta say I don’t think he’s lost his ruthlessness.

[@oldschoolcool76]

There's always Roger in 118 brilliant episodes of The Saint to keep you going in between Bond films.😇

[@flogalvez82]

Hi David, I would love a new Bond film. It’s my favorite film series of all time and the books are fascinating. I don’t personally read anything into Ms. Broccoli’s quote. I still think they may have painted themselves into a corner with the ending of NTTD. I think EON is taking time to work out the next steps. The next iteration of Bond will be challenging, perhaps the most challenging of any series transition. I wish the Bond films would return to being made and released every two years, but that’s where we’re at now. We are gonna have to be patient and relish in the over 60 years of films, books, etc. Thanks for keeping your channel going.

[@spaceodds1985]

The only news I will welcome now is Barbara Broccoli announcing she is stepping down from producing the series.

[@HOTD108_]

Not a fan of Casino Royale then?

[@spaceodds1985]

@@HOTD108_ 🥱 Baiting is so tiring.

[@frankb821]

New energy and drive is absolutely required. We need more movies to look forward to. None of us are getting any younger...

[@spaceodds1985]

@@frankb821 Exactly we are not getting any younger. Which means for the series to survive, you need a new generation of fans. And why did most of us become fans of Bond? Because of the escapist adventures he undertook and that’s what the Bond series needs again.

[@danniii009]

I wonder why Michael G. Wilson doesn't receive the same vitriol...

[@HOTD108_]

4:23 I think you meant to say "2026" not "2006". 2006 is when Casino Royale came out lol.

[@davidbull7210]

He also said 2020 instead of 2021. He has a cold.

[@andymendez7710]

not a Bond film but I just watched No Escape on Netflix which co-stars P. Brosnan as a retired Bond in all but name.... i recommed it to Brosnan fans even though he's not it that much he is awesome in it.

[@dailyimpacts2020]

Pls never stop talking about QoS in every video!!! I LOVE that movie! 😂😂

[@langleymneely]

I’m a huge fan but them taking their time on starting over is a GOOD THING. You need a good story that begets a great script and then a director with a take that works. Everything she said can be 100% true and they can still have started work on things. I never want my franchises rushed through and I get that it’s been awhile since the last film but people need to calm down.

[@mastroia0077]

I think barbara is slower than a turtle in recent years in relation to the franchise. from 2015 to here we had only 1 film, nothing special in the 60 years of bond, and it takes time to announce the new bond.

[@spenser9908]

They should have a writers room where a bunch of people throw out five or six pitches for Bond movies ahead of time so they can get production started on each one early. This we'll decide what the next film's gonna be two years after we release the last one is dumb.

[@cockshield]

@@spenser9908 Really miss the old "James Bond Will Return IN" taglines.

[@Ryuk45]

in fairness, considering Daniel Craig was hemming and hawing for more than a year on whether or not he would return, the turnaround time between Spectre and No Time to Die (a little over four years) isn't that bad. It just FEELS longer because the movie was further delayed for another year and a half for reasons outside of EON's control

[@spenser9908]

@@Ryuk45 I mean, the no-brainer decision here is to cast someone who (godforbid) actually WANTS to play James Bond.

[@spenser9908]

@@cockshield Yeah, I mean even if it's a Bond every three years instead of two, that's fine. If MCU can plan out 22 movies in 10 years, I'm sure EON can plan out 5 movies in 15 years. Not that I want them to be all interconnected and arced as such, but just have 5 Bond stories laid out ready to go.

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

My first cinematic Bond was Goldeneye and after that there were Bond films every 2 to 3 years. Good times. I remember the 4 year agony waiting for Casino Royale. In retrospect that’s laughable with 6 year gaps nowadays. Anyway I’m in for the waiting but honestly the gaps are too long. Look at the Cruiser man…churning out those missions and squeezing in an astonishing Top Gun in between…. I mean, cmon

[@frankb821]

Not to mention the Mission Impossible movies seem to be getting better and better...

[@spaceodds1985]

Well said. My first cinematic Bond was Goldeneye also (which I did not enjoy. But That’s another story) And why was it we’ll received? Because it was a slick updating of the escapist Bond’s of yesteryear, mixed in with a hint of realisation. That’s what Bond needs again to recruit new fans.

[@langleymneely]

Brosnan is my favorite but I honestly think the rush between films gave us diminishing returns. I will always side with taking time to get it right. GoldenEye and Casino Royale, both the introduction to a new Bond, are perfect examples of this.

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

@@langleymneely Nah, more movies more often gets my vote. It comes down the director. Martin Campbell is a badass director. He simply gets Bond. Lee Tamahori on the other hand quoted saying Bond was aging and needed to keep up with the times (a la Matrix etc) and look at that mess of a film. Marc Forster said the same thing and again, disaster.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

The gaps between Mission Impossible films were quite lengthy until recently [1-2 4 years, 2-3 6 years, 3-4 5 years, 4-5 4 years]. Top Gun 2 was first in development in the early 2010's [before the death of Tony Scott-who was originally planed to return to direct-in 2012].

[@hansmagnusdahl2457]

🤦...if Barbara were in charge of Marvel, IronMan would still be stuck in a cave working on his armour

[@frankb821]

If only all Marvel movies were stuck in pre-production hell...

[@lukemallory7832]

I watched No Time to Die for the first time on Sunday night. I had been putting it off as I suspected it was going to be garbage. I had no idea what was going to happen as I had steered clear of any reviews etc. and basically had lived a hermit life since 2019 caring for someone dear to me, who sadly died 3 weeks ago. So, the movie began and I was pleasantly surprised - the opening was excellent. It set everything up and it felt like this was 'more' than a Bond movie, it might be something special. Pacing was good - already better than the snoozefests that Sam M. was responsible for. 30 minutes in, happy enough. Then things went downhill, and fast. The introduction of the black lesbian (I'm guessing) '007'. The overlong scenes. The 'I got this' used in every single stupid tv/movie. They.. killed Felix?! Blofeld going with a whimper?! That Swann woman appearing far too soon and Bond cutting an apple for a little girl? The alarming instability of the new Land Rover Defenders and what was an excellent ad for a 20 year old Toyota Landcruiser?! The use of the 'f word'?! With an hour to go, I was thoroughly bored and felt I was no longer watching a Bond movie. Genuinely wishing it would end. But no there's more.. Anyway, you all know how it went and frankly, having recently experienced death and all the terrible things associated with it.. I foolishly thought I could count on Bond to provide, what's that word again... escapism. That was what Bond was. Not now. I was angry at the end. Really, really angry. I'm still angry a few days later. And totally baffled. Who on earth was that movie aimed at? Certainly not me, a guy who saw about 10 Bonds in the cinema and who's watched them all! So, that's it for me and Bond. Never again, thanks. The new presumably homosexual reboot can eff off. Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die - all pathetic. Not sure why but Casino Royale Part 2, aka Quantum of Solace gets lower rankings then those movies, and in fact it's probably the most Bond movie of all Bond movies. I feel that Ian Fleming is rolling in his grave. I feel that the Broccoli woman and Daniel Craig, who I believe is an idiot, have treated Fleming, the Bond name and its community with complete disrespect, and, like I said, that's me done. I will continue to enjoy Tom Cruise and his excellent MI movies - the real James Bond. YOU DON'T KILL JAMES BOND, AND MOAN TO PEOPLE HOW HARD LIFE IS WHEN THEY HAVE IT WORSE. Absolute dickheads, everyone involved in No Time to Die. Yours sincerely, Luke from Ireland. ps. Also reminded us just how beautiful Vesper was compared to that Swann woman, which again makes no sense!

[@William-0415]

Spot on take on NTTD. Thanks for saying what the majority of 007 fans think.

[@lukemallory7832]

@@William-0415 Cheers Billy - I'm definitely not alone. Also watched Top Gun 2 on Saturday night and I thought it was brilliant!

[@William-0415]

@Luke Mallory 100% Tom Cruise understands and cares what the audience wants. Daniel Craig in my opinion was selfish about what only he, and maybe Barbara, wanted for 007.

[@thegreypath1777]

@@William-0415 - It was one of the producers’ idea to have Bond die; the producer’s specific name is Phoebe Waller Bridge (abbreviated as: PWB). PWB specializes in killing off male movie leads. PWB is a student of Kathleen Kennedy (Kk), who killed off hero Luke Skywalker of Star Wars.

[@CG-wj2mw]

My guess is that they haven't got a clue on which direction they want to go with the character or storyline, since they destroyed everything in the last movie (NTTD). Probably waiting to see what the new Mission Impossible (7) movie does, so they can copy, like they did with the Bourne movie in Casino Royale.

[@robertharvey2604]

Whatever is indeed going on, I don't think we should assume that they are doing nothing. There could very well be casual conversations going on with ATJ and other actors. There could be, as you suggest, a treatment for a script or even just batting around ideas. I'm not on the panic bandwagon that they're just completely ignoring it.

[@langleymneely]

Thank you! Everything she said can be 100% true while still working on things. Fandom, I include myself in this, can be so ridiculously overdramatic.

[@Mr.Bogaard]

Good point. At some point the Bond franchise could very well just end. I doubt it’s coming soon, but it could one day just end. So yes David, I am very thankful to have all the films, the books, the video games, and fan content we all have currently. And in the words of Raul Silva “Don’t lose your head”

[@fancyfreephilosophy2871]

On the Cavill/Johnson/? debate: 1. If they decide on Cavill, they’ll have to move fast (without sacrificing quality) to release one at least every 3 years to have hope for a “trilogy”. - But if they’re worried they can’t write good material that fast then, 2. Go with Johnson to have more time to ensure quality stories. 3. Maybe they’ll find someone better 4. They go off the rails like some other franchises (which I doubt bc Bond isn’t just any franchise, but you never know these days)

[@seantong6105]

Script writing will start early 2024, director hired summer 2024, Bond announced late 2024, principal photography beginning late 2024 for October/November 2025 release - people need to be patient - a new Bond film will come out!

[@davidjames579]

Why wait a year to start the script. Why not now, or sometime this year?

[@seantong6105]

@@davidjames579 well Barbara Broccoli is currently in Pre-production on a film called Remote Control

[@seantong6105]

really, mmm, don't be so sure...@@rossmccay

[@greatwuta]

Thank Goodness for Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and 2.

[@guest00791]

Im over it for now. Great update David ❤

[@marcsaatkamp4780]

I could imagine, that after so many years of Bond, Barbara and Michael feel something like a burnout, an exhaust. So let’s hope that in the near future a little breadcrumb of information falls of the Bond table, witch brings us a little light into this dark tunnel.

[@PungiFungi]

Her father never kept the fans in a dark tunnel.

[@TwentyTwo_22_]

Also, to add to my other comment... I'm sure that Amazon purchasing MGM has completely disturbed the equilibrium at Eon. Perhaps they are still doing some internal contract negotiations over where the Bond franchise is going, eg, character spin-offs, a TV series about the young Bond etc. They probably won't/ can't act publicly until this has been resolved.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

They've already said there not doing spin offs but I think your right in the Amazon-MGM issue has probably taken time to resolve.

[@neiltaylor6645]

What have EON bring doing for the past 2 years is it going to be 6 years between each film now

[@ianscorey5293]

I agree with your thinking on this subject....... Director first..... say Sir Peter Jackson, Lord of the Rings..... he did want Connery as Gandolf in the series!!! Also Jackson is a massive Bond fan!!! Just imagine the quality of the Bond film with Jackson at the helm!!!!!! Wade & Pervice have passed their use by date!!! Hence new writers required!!!! And Michael G Wilson might not be around for the next version of 007.... he is getting long in the tooth 🦷!!!! Enjoyable video!!!!! Regards Ian 👨‍🎤🇳🇿

[@gazzamedia]

This may be an unpopular opinion David but I feel like at this rate Mission Impossible 7 pts I and 2 will be out before any serious discussions for Bond 26 have begun. Where can the franchise go after EON killed off Bond in No Time to Die?

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Reboot it...

[@marvelageofcomics2998]

Breaking news...this just in...nothing to report.

[@mikewilson714]

Aidan Turner should definitely be given a shot at Bond, but I rarely see him appear on the list of could-be-007s

[@TwentyTwo_22_]

Agree, but alas at 39 is he too old to have a good 5 movie deal?

[@mikewilson714]

@@TwentyTwo_22_ I think it's possible. We can't have anyone TOO young. That would be absurd. For some people, age is just a number. If the body is fit enough and spirit is willing, then I don't see a problem. Eon just need to make sure they respect the source material. And the fanbase.

[@dahan419]

In industry talk that could also mean she hasn't greenlit a script yet. Likely there are already multiple drafts or options in motion

[@djtforever1414]

Michael Wilson is 81 years old now - he may be thinking of retiring after the next Bond is chosen.

[@sharp52092]

I'm sad and disappointed. I mean I don't get why they didn't start planning/brainstorming during the pandemic. Then part of me also wonders if this is misdirection. I mean who remembers Andrew Garfield/No Way Home. I wouldn't blame the producers for lying so people would get off their backs. We'll see.

[@j-boy9256]

I feel the franchise should go back in time. Era set film; from missions before Dr. No.

[@totaleclipse05]

This is what I have been telling my movie buddy, ala kings man or man from Uncle style reboot

[@orca78]

Hopefully not! Bond has always been a thing of the present (when the films came out) and it should really stay that way and be contemporary.

[@spaceodds1985]

For streaming yes, but not for the big screen

[@spaceodds1985]

If anything the franchise should go back to its escapist leanings. As much as I love the serious Bond, the franchise needs a new era of fans.

[@phila3884]

I get your between the lines take. There is a more than even chance that they have floated writers and shells of ideas- nothing to announce as a script, because script would mean (to us) ready-to-shoot and EON has a history pf conservative announcements. So could be something going on behind the scenes, or nothing.

[@lennydaiglejr3094]

ATJ has the voice of a prepubescent boy; that is not Bond. No script doesn’t mean no story ; Barbara Broccoli and Christopher Nolan have both used the specific word “ reinvent “ when it comes to Bond; if Nolan is involved no doubt he has a story in mind, when finished with Oppenheimer he could move on to scripting Bond. I’m not saying that Nolan is absolutely involved, but I do think Broccoli is engaging in some misdirection and chose her words carefully

[@alexyoung5798]

If Nolan is involved I’ll be levitating till the movie hits theaters. Omg.

[@frankb821]

Nolan writing/directing would be welcome news indeed.

[@andythompson7450]

Just my thoughts - ‘haven’t started casting yet’. I believe that’s true but I think she means the full cast. The person playing Bond will by definition already be a very successful actor. With a very full diary. I can pretty much guarantee whoever is the next Bond has known for at least a year by now. Clearing schedules for up to a year, getting ‘Bond fit’ etc takes time. Someone of Aaron Taylor Johnson or Henry Cavill’s stature in the business means they have a LOT lined up, with millions riding on those projects.

[@elinformedejamesbond]

I think it's too early to have news about "BOND 26". If EON has something they won't say it or communicate it now. NO TIME TO DIE isn't even have two years since it came out. For the last change of actor (Brosnan-Craig) it was four years.

[@billkoenig1552]

I don't think there is any misdirection involved. Eon said back in 2012 it didn't want to get hastened any more.

[@spenser9908]

Was this a 14 minute video to tell us that there's no news?

[@Edward-dd9tf]

If Mike and Barb want to get out of the James Bond business the obvious thing to do is sell the rights to Bond to someone else. But that would create two potential problems: the new producers would make money on the franchise instead of Mike and Barb and, they might tarnish the legacy.

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

It is a totally SWAG. We don't have any idea what is happening behind the closed doors. Who knows if the first steps have even been take. Usually a scriptwriter is found to prepare an initial script. It may be modified or just thrown out for another. At this point I believe it is all up in the air.

[@agent00asmr]

Good advice David!! We were spoiled with back to back movies for so many years. Then it slowed down, then it crawled, now it's like pulling teeth, lol. Good example...it took about 2 months to build the first road across the entire US. Now it take about 2 years to repair a 20 mile stretch of highway. Everything just takes much longer now, even with better technology. I'm sure we all just hope this next one will be worth the wait!

[@frankb821]

The only benefit of waiting any longer will be if "Argylle" is released before casting is locked. Still pulling for Cavill, and I think Argylle will be a solid film

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Argylle is setting up for a franchise as is Cavill's current film with Guy Ritchie, not to mention his Warhammer project. Cavill's schedule for the next few years seems pretty full.

[@frankb821]

@@jamesatkinsonja Very true, but I'm quite confident Cavill would drop them all in a heartbeat for a chance to play Bond. I hope he conveys that in his audition, which is all but assured, at least.

[@Excard0n]

Henry Cavill would be perfect but he also wouldn't take the role if the script is neutered

[@DiegoRamirezRedpill]

David I need ask quick questions right now I want James Bond 26 like The Punisher Wolverine Jack Bauer Deadpool agent 47 Black Widow Nick Fury and Jason Bourne in James Bond 26 please we should create Marvel’s Agent and Venom

[@freddierodriguez3036]

Casting is used from the way one casts a net when fishing. If you’ve got the fish you want then you don’t need to cast. Like you said, they’ll be rewriting a script to fit their next Bond. Therefore, I agree with you that her comments were made to put a hold on media press and we’re all on an need to know basis. While I have my favorites to take the role of Bond I want to be surprised and not know till he’s cruising on a speed boat along the River Thames escorted by Royal Marines 🤗

[@DigitalCamera0]

I've been patience. My impression of Barbara Broccoli she's real patience. Now her quote now new bond nor new script. As for myself I'm patience. It took Barbara for a while to settle on Daniel Craig. After 9/11 she let go Peirce Bronson and it took four years for Barbara to settle on Daniel Craig. As for a new bond,like her I'm patience on a new bond. I can tell u everyone in twitter has been guessing who new bond would be. Don't forget Barbara is patence. Just a reminder finding a new Bond isn't easy. A new actor but she wants an actor to appeal to all Bond fans.

[@seandobson756]

I have no confidence in EON productions. It is eleven years since the last genuinely good 007 films. There is no excuse for what happened with Spectre and No Time to Die. The Bond franchise is in jeopardy. I have no doubt who is to blame for this.

[@mrmeerkat1096]

They don't know where to take the character and the franchise next. Do they go back to the style of classic Bond? Last seen in the Brosnan era or stick with the Bourne/ Craig style of film. Whatever they do I hope they plan out a story arc properly, instead of retroactively trying to connect all the Craig era movies together which didn't work.

[@matthewhelm3035]

Interesting update David. You might be spot on but I’m not so sure. No reason not to take her literally. Perhaps she’s still mourning over the departure of Daniel Craig. Or, sadly, they’ve lost interest in the franchise. After all EON did make the extreme and unnecessary decision to kill Bond in NTTD.

[@michaelmacleod6517]

That was Daniel's idea. That stems all the way back from his very first interview with Broccoli and Wilson.

[@frankb821]

@@michaelmacleod6517 They should never have let him dictate that. If Craig had said to me: "I'll do it...IF you let me kill Bond," I'd have said..."OK, thank you very much...Next!"

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@frankb821 Agreed.

[@frankb821]

@Lee Francis Or better yet, just make that movie with no apologies and/or warnings...

[@jbar100]

I think what she means there is not a completed script. I'm pretty sure they probably even have rough outlines for Bond 27 and maybe even 28. But isn't this a great way to build excitment and free publicity.

[@paulandrew6457]

Good common sense. It is frustrating not getting any news after all this time but Barbara isn't going to give a reporter on a red carpet an exclusive before any official announcement. These announcements can come out the blue. I remember all the speculation before they cast Daniel when they announced him it was a shock and people were saying who the heck is he and worse. He wasn't a fan favourite then but he is now. I'm cool with whoever they cast. There hasn't been a bad Bond or bad film just some we like more than others. If the next film is Moonraker 2 and features a Lotus Esprit that turns into a spaceship I'll be very happy. 😂

[@LeonWick526]

Barbara Broccoli once said that they'll make the Bond films as long as people go to see them. Since No Time To Die flopped at the box office, she's not very enthusiastic about continuing the franchise especially since Daniel Craig is gone. She even stated in a NTTD interview that she's in denial about Craig leaving. Funny how after Die Another Day, she couldn't wait to get rid of Pierce Brosnan but now that Craig is gone, she doesn't know what to do next. No casting and no script indicates that one day she'll make a formal announcement that franchise is coming to an end. And after seeing Bond die for the 1st time ever, it couldn't be more well timed.

[@aronscott9698]

Sadly I have to agree as much as I don’t want to, it just feels like she let the franchise die even though there was no time to. I want a producer with the cajones to hit the reset button and take the franchise all the way back to the 1960’s Cold War era and reintroduce James Bond proper!

[@Visqo1]

I dont think it flopped, It just did not make as much as they thought it would make. And I get it. I saw the movie. But it grossed over $774 million worldwide and is the third highest grossing movie in the UK. It did not flop.

[@LeonWick526]

@@Visqo1 Yes, it did. Inside sources said it lost $100 million at the box office. Proof it didn't make any money: the blu ray/dvd release arrived a little after 2 months of it's theatrical release. Normally, that happens 3 months after. That indicates that they needed to make their money back in a hurry.

[@randyhunsuckerhunziker]

NTTD did not flop at box office. WTF???

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@LeonWick526 MGM actually said the following day in response to that story [24th November 2021] hitting out at the source being 'unnamed and uninformed'. I don't take stories from 'inside sources' or a 'source close to the production' very seriously frankly [see the 'Tom Hardy cast as Bond' story from late 2020]. There were still Covid-restrictions in many countries in September 2021 and other films were doing streaming as an alternative [and Bond was the highest grossing western film of 2021 after Spiderman: No way Home]. The DVD releases were always going to be 3 months after release so they could get it out for the lucrative Christmas market.

[@agena6594]

Space nerd/geek here; Script wise, I'd always hoped to see Bond go into space again for (x reasons, they'll figure out a script) I want them to work with any one of the space programs happening right now and use a REAL launch facility,rockets and such. If they want something remote I always thought the spaceport in French Guiana had the perfect aesthetic for a super villain hideout and is very reminiscent to Moonraker. With today's budget and popularity of anything SPACE related they could easily make it all look real with a good script and story. It would be a great way to blast off into the next Bond stretch!! Watching Daniel Craig leave is still bitter sweet and an epic Space themed movie would punch 007 right back into momentum!

[@stevenhughes6027]

Will look forward to when they cast the 007th actor

[@Visqo1]

Every time I see an article about ATJ, he is having some drama or issue with the press or with the stardom. We really dont need another Daniel Craig. We need someone that will get new people in those seats and that will probably get the character more new fans around the world. We need someone who actually looks happy about what he is doing.

[@davidpegram8483]

I still have a difficult time envisioning Cavill for the role. He's Superman. And most audiences will see him that way--they won't see James Bond. It's just too big of a coat for Cavill to take off in order to put on another big coat. EON will likely want to avoid that.

[@Hannahgirl193]

I also believed that, until I saw him in The Witcher. I didn't see Superman at all then. I think that's a testament of Cavills ability to change character. If he gets Bond, you bet he will do some research and morph into a superspy. But he's doing Highlander now, as well as Argylle and Warhammer. So I think its bye bye Bond. I would look at the next Bond actor and only think "what if this was Henry..." What a shame. What a waste

[@wingandhog]

Whatever happens in the future, I sure hope that they make up for the disappointing and dismal last Bond flick with Craig

[@johnnewton5050]

I am hoping for Paul Mescal as Bond but I do trust that she'll make the right decision on the next OO7.

[@TwentyTwo_22_]

He's the right age for a long term Bond, could be a great choice.

[@Andy1962-in-Kinross]

Just relax everyone! It’ll happen when it happens. Enjoy what we have in the meantime.

[@High_Key]

I thought Aaron Taylor Johnson was an absolute scene stealer in Bullet Train. The rumor mill started right after that movie released and aside from Henry Cavill, he's actually my go to now.

[@milesmayhem5440]

“Kick Ass”? Hmm, I don’t know…

[@askingwhy123]

Great take, it'll happen.

[@behindthestunts]

Well done David as usual. The concern is the period of time it takes to star the ball rolling again. As you said at the top of the video its been a very long time since they finished shooting, and then released NTTD. So why hasn't a bunch of script ideas been put together in that time, that would allow options for a final story to take shape ready for the new guy...whoever he maybe? In the past EON have been shovelling on the coal when it came to story ideas...Richard Maibaium must have written them in his sleep and Micky G would throw his two bits into the ring and before you know it you had a script ready to go. We're so hungry, we've been in touch with Bob Geldof about organising a fundraiser.....I know Barbara is the custodian and that she has a lot on her plate, but if thats the case she needs to focus on Bond and stop buying big plates...she doesn't have to fill them every meal time. They remind me of the Harry Salesman days actually. Cubby focused on Bond, Harry off putting money into perfume, or film stock, or other movie projects.....we need good news and soon I hope.

[@greatwuta]

I have it up to here with Barbara Broccoli. I lost so much respect towards her. Its incredible how Kevin Fiege can produce 3 MCU films a year while Barbara can't even produce one 007 film. The Batman 2 is going into production real soon and it's coming out on October 2025. I bet Bond 26 will still be in limbo. Spider-Man 4 have no cast, no script, no director, and not even a title. I bet you that film will be in theaters way before Bond 26. I have zero confidence in Barbara Broccoli and Micheal G. Wilson. Speaking of Mike. The hell man? Do something? You not getting younger.

[@damienfenton3880]

There are obviously a lot of Bond fans who really like NTTD but there are also those who dislike it quite a bit. I'm in the second group and as I'm also not too keen on Spectre either, that means it has been over 10 years since a new Bond movie made it into my top 10 or anywhere near it. In the good old days of a new Bond movie every few years, if you didn't like a movie, at least you knew there is another one in the pipeline. That isn't the case any more. Since Spectre in 2015, I have not enjoyed the most recent Bond movie and I don't like that situation as a Bond fan. I remember feeling quite proud to be a Bond fan due to the critical success and quality of Skyfall and I miss that feeling. The reason I might be a little impatient for Bond26 to start pre-production is I am keen to move on from Spectre and NTTD with a hopefully new direction for the series.

[@johnhansen1501]

I don’t have time for this anymore. I’m in my midsixties, so how many more new Bon film will I see? 2? 3? I can’t let the Bond fandom be the greatest in my life. I’ll use a lot more time and money on other stuff. Unless Amazon can/will force EON do their job or step down.

[@ThePixelExpedition]

I'm almost positive she's speaking bluntly. It would be easy for her to say that they are working on it as they speak. She's made it clear that she wasn't ready to give up Daniel Craig. I believe she's also going through a mourning period with Bond. When they are ready, they are ready.

[@typho6279]

You should fill the waiting period with uploads of you playing bond games from the nintendo 64 console

[@ericnast2233]

I admit I am upset about the delay in new content. I do think some of their tidbits aren’t altogether true. I appreciate your perspective. 💙🍸

[@TwentyTwo_22_]

Ever since I found out how much of a Bond fan Edgar Wright is I would really like to see what he could do with a Bond film. Your idea that Eon would go to a director and get them on board could make for an exciting and creative new chapter. However, I'm wary after hearing of what became of Danny Boyle, why did that fail so spectacularly? Edgar Wright would absolutely bring in exciting action (Baby Driver) with beautiful, stylish visuals (Last Night in Soho), and perhaps with some modern humour (we need some after the darkness of the last installment) (see his hilarious Hot Fuzz with Timothy Dalton). I love that he said all Bond actors are milk chocolate or dark chocolate, every era needs a different type of Bond and we're entering a new era! Thanks for all your content, I love your videos, but this is my first comment. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesatkinsonja]

John Hodge-Boyle's writer-said Eon didn't like his script and wanted re-writes so both him and Boyle left. I do think a director would need to be willing to work with Eon [like Christopher Nolan worked with David S. Goyer in the Dark Knight Trilogy] rather than think they could run the show and Wright got burnt with Ant Man in the MCU but Wright has worked with Co-writers on most of his films and in several genre's. I'll believe it when I see it but he'd be a good candidate.

[@TheSamtheman081]

Well you can get your Aaron Taylor Johnson fix next year as he will be appearing in the Ryan Gosling Emily Blunt action film The Fall Guy. Which is currently being filmed in Australia and is a remake of the early 1980’s American TV show about a stunt man who has a part time job as a bounty hunter.

[@johnwalters4792]

Waiting forever waiting

[@Visqo1]

Some people are saying that the producers need some rest for their burnout, I say they have had enough rest. The last movie was finished years ago and its been way over a year since it was released. I think they probably need to make way for other producers who may be more up to the task of bringing these movies to us in a more timely manner.

[@williamcoolidge9884]

Why is EON neglecting their franchise product? I've got to believe there are legal/power struggles behind the scenes that are preventing them from moving forward at this time.

[@ingridalexander1492]

This feels like taking the fans for granted. She doesn't care about Bond anymore.

[@Capninvicta]

Did you see in todays news, James Bond books rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

[@SBrown001]

Bring DC back...period.

[@DAndHGamer]

I do think you start with a script before the actor since you need to decide a lot of things about the future Bond (serious/funny, period piece, continuity, etc.). And "we don't have a script yet" I think/hope does not mean we have not started yet, just that it isn't solid. I also agree its just a red carpet quote and probably more has been done than it "implies". But... I still think they should be farther along given all the delays with No Time to Die and it is unfortunate it seems they wanted to see that all play out before they worked the next film. Also, I would still like to think 2025 is possible. I feel 2026 is a worst case scenario and hearing you say 2027 is just scary, being 6 years after the 2021 (much delayed) release of No Time To Die. For what it is worth, my bigger concern: while I am willing to give some time to make this big change, when you release the next film I would like to see at least two more films with no more than 2 years between each of them. If you are going to tell me that in the modern era it takes 4 to 6 years to make every Bond film, I think EON needs to take a very serious look at their process.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Sam Mendes recently said that he felt Spectre didn't have enough development time so he clearly felt even 3 years was too short. The hellish production of Quantum probably has put them off 2 year gaps to be honest [and that schedule in the 90's was only kept by changing directors each time]. 2026 probably would be a good start as it would be 20 years since the last reboot.

[@DAndHGamer]

@@jamesatkinsonja That is a fair point. I guess it also depends on the expectation. Mendes was the first back to back director since the Dalton era and if they are planning that level of continuity maybe there is consideration. But I do think you have to try to grow the fandom. While I am not asking for Marvel Movie pace (again, some extent different actors and directors), if an 8th grader going and getting excited about the new Bond film might not get another until they are out of high school I think it becomes hard. Clearly they are going to do what they think is best anyway. :-) Thanks.

[@d_s_ctube]

Let's set up a crowd fund for Bond fans. Raise the money to buy the rights. Then make a Bond film the fans want.

[@russelltobin484]

I'm all in on Mr. Tom Hardy.

[@steveb4012]

I have to admit, as an older Bond fan I get frustrated how long it takes for a new Bond film to hit the cinemas. Only five films since 2006 to date is painfully slow, think how many Marvel films have been made since 2008...

[@BondUpNorth]

I would be very disappointed if it were true. But you are right, she’s hardly going to let anything slip on a red carpet

[@thomaswilke6312]

I thought with your dedicated channel on James Bond, you would be the very first person Barbara Broccoli would call as soon as the new James Bond is selected

[@thesneakertifosi]

I think the biggest issue with bond right now is they just don’t know where they want to go with the character. Logically if they are keeping up with the times bond should be digital savvy but it’s such a small footprint to work with. I still maintain the bond casting will follow the hiring of non big name actors as they have traditionally done this. If they do switch up for name actors I still would love Idris Elba over Arron or even Henry if he were to slightly bulk down.

[@oldbay420]

Idris Elba specifically said he doesn't want to play the character, primarily due to the reasoning that he doesn't fit the description of the character. IE he addressed the elephant in the room. He could be an excellent addition to a Bond film, perhaps a villain or some other such large character, but he actively doesn't fit with the role of James Bond.

[@maverick4225]

@@oldbay420 I think Elba would provide a great performance as either M or a Villain.

[@xXxCatsnakexXx]

Cringe-Casting.

[@TwentyTwo_22_]

One of Idris Elba's first roles was in Absolutely Fabulous, Joanna Lumley is trying to flirt with him and says, "Did anyone ever tell you you look like Sean Connery?" It gets a big laugh, but there is definitely something of the Sean C about him. I actually think he'd be a great Bond, and he is a true Brit, he's just too old for the role. I would love to see him as a series regular, so an M role would be great, or perhaps head of the SAS.

[@matthewgaudet4064]

They need an actor with Gravitas and need to return to Fleming. Bond needs to have a an edge like Craig did but actually be Bond this time, bring back the style and sexiness of the Connery era.

[@darrenmallows1792]

I think her heart isn't in it any more - either that or or she just doesn't get it anymore. If they don't start with a game plan, and we only get two films a decade, the cultural impact of Bond may become niche. I hope this is all a ruse and they really do actually know what they're doing.

[@BrentonPercy]

They have to get either Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale or Paul Thomas Anderson/Daniel Day Lewis. There are no other options I'm sorry.

[@Bruvs4eva]

For me the main thing is for them to make sense in the franchise of Bond dying, if they are going to continue. Not sure how they do that? (maybe a prequel of Bonds early life or just putting Craig’s Bond in its own bubble perhaps?) Either way, that is the important thing, they can’t just ignore it! If that means waiting years then so be it!

[@bryanr7842]

I very much enjoy your channel…But this video title/thumbnail was a tad clickbaity. Good discussion but not really breaking news.

[@maverick4225]

Not familiar with ATJ's work other than Bullet Train which has become one of my go to escapism movies. You're correct he has the acting chops, physicality and humor to be the next Bond. Potential candidates mentioned by the press who may seem to fit the bill could very well have the acting prowess of a brick when it comes to portraying 007 during auditions.

[@anthonynigelkendrick5474]

Tom Ford, when auditioning for a charecter in his movie 'Nocturnal Animals' said Aron Taylor Johnson 's audition made he feel genuiene fear of the actors ability was to scare him. If you whatch the said movie his charectors potryal of the charecter is a master class in acting.

[@keithbrown8490]

If the folks at EON have learned over the years is they will have to deal with lawsuits ! No matter when they start doing something someone will sue them for what ever ! I'll bet even if they have a script in hand their lawyers will have to go through it with a fine tooth comb to see if anybody will pop up out of no where to sue them for what ever they think they can.

[@anthonydpearson]

Honestly, the old guard of Barbara Brocolli and Michael G Wilson need to go. I'm not saying you need to pump out a movie every 6 months like Marvel, but a single 2. hour movie every 5 years is no longer enough to keep a franchise alive. They haven't filmed since 2019, they had 2 years of lockdowns to be working on this, and where were they? Nowhere. Where were they on the 60th anniversary? Nowhere. New merchandise, new video games, ANYTHING, where are they? Nowhere. Time for them to step aside and hand the reigns to people who actually care about dedicating time towards the franchise.

[@beau5265]

David, I’ll go one step forward and say that they HAVE given Arron Taylor-Johnson the From Russia with Love screen test, that they liked him enough to decide on him, but are waiting for a script to show him and then officially sign him later this year once it’s done. And who could the director be, assuming they have one in mind? Spielberg, of course. There’re articles out there that Spielberg doesn’t have his next film project decided yet, because Barbara has got him on hold to be the director of Bond 26. Mark my words, it’s happening! At least, that’s what I’m hoping is going on, lol!

[@agent00asmr]

Spielberg would be interesting. Just as long as they don't sell to Disney!!!!

[@Pineconeboy55]

Cavill would be a huge misstep and mistake for the series. They need to take their time with this reboot and casting, cannot rush it due to an actors age. I don’t think they should cast or had started writing yet. We need a breather, need to cleanse our palette.